I just acquired a 14-4 with 6" pinned barrel. I believe it has the original factory wood targets, as they are stamped 1979 which would be in the correct window date for this model 14 version. Except for some light handling marks, this revolver appears to have been fired little, if at all. Removing the sideplate revealed virtually zero bluing wear in the usual areas. A couple of observations and questions:
This revolver has a noticably wider hand than what I am accustomed to looking at. Is this typical of the model 14? I'm curious if the Smith revolver fitters put a little more time into this model. This gun locks up on all chambers like a rock with the cylinder stop leaving a very faint turn line. I was wondering if this revolver was sent back to the factory for some post-production work. The right side bottom of the frame has a couple of stamps that I am wondering about.
One is an R with a circle around it. The other is a T inside a triangle. Do these mean anything special? The only other question is regarding the frame mounted trigger stop. My understanding is that the stop is adjustable, but you need to be real careful to avoid damaging that frame screw, especially on a revolver that has been sitting around for 30 years. This one is set to provide way tooooo much overtravel in single action. I am experienced in fitting custom stop rods that fit inside the rebound slide on N-frames that give a perfect single action break. I've simply never done one of these up on a K-frame. Anything that different on the hammer/trigger geometry on the K-frame that I should be made aware of. This revolver was acquired specifically for bullseye shooting in my clubs monthly Harry Reeves match.
Thanks in advance for any info!
This revolver has a noticably wider hand than what I am accustomed to looking at. Is this typical of the model 14? I'm curious if the Smith revolver fitters put a little more time into this model. This gun locks up on all chambers like a rock with the cylinder stop leaving a very faint turn line. I was wondering if this revolver was sent back to the factory for some post-production work. The right side bottom of the frame has a couple of stamps that I am wondering about.
One is an R with a circle around it. The other is a T inside a triangle. Do these mean anything special? The only other question is regarding the frame mounted trigger stop. My understanding is that the stop is adjustable, but you need to be real careful to avoid damaging that frame screw, especially on a revolver that has been sitting around for 30 years. This one is set to provide way tooooo much overtravel in single action. I am experienced in fitting custom stop rods that fit inside the rebound slide on N-frames that give a perfect single action break. I've simply never done one of these up on a K-frame. Anything that different on the hammer/trigger geometry on the K-frame that I should be made aware of. This revolver was acquired specifically for bullseye shooting in my clubs monthly Harry Reeves match.
Thanks in advance for any info!